"Carmine J. Ventura JR" wrote in message
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Hello,

Looking for some input here. . . what is the BEST substrate I can put
in my
60 gal planted tank ? I have 260 watts of light and am injecting CO2
via
cylinder. Also, where can I buy this substrate ?

Any advice is appreciated


Carmine

How about at a well stocked quarry? Find a nice rounded stone (your
Corys will thank you), 1/16" to 1/8" diameter in the natural colours you
seek.

Or how about a sandblasting equipment supplier? Pick a coarse sand which
rolls easily in your hand (no sharp edges). Go for two tones (or 2
sizes), but they shouldn't be different in size _and_ colour (or it will
draw your eye to the difference). Reds, browns, tans, white and there is
some that is almost clear when it gets wet.

You can easily check if any of your purchases affect your water
parameters, and then you can buy a whole _lot_ of plants with the money
you saved ;~).
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